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PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, Amadeus, JetBlue and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, Amadeus, JetBlue and more...
By PhocusWire | October 23, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
YGO secures €8M to expand AI infrastructure layer for travel
News / Finance
YGO secures €8M to expand AI infrastructure layer for travel
By Linda Fox | October 21, 2026
The investment will enable YGO to continue to develop its AI platform, ramp up sales and expand its customer base. Read More
Cloudbeds to launch direct-booking integration with Meta's Muse
News / Online
Cloudbeds to launch direct-booking integration with Meta's Muse
By Abby Crotty | October 20, 2026
The API integration is set to roll out to Cloudbeds' U.S. hotel customers in the first quarter of 2027. Read More
Hotels are using AI to recommend room rates, not set them
News / Technology
Hotels are using AI to recommend room rates, not set them
By Abby Crotty | October 20, 2026
The findings come from RoomPriceGenie’s 2026 State of Revenue Management Report, which included responses from 450 hoteliers across Europe, North America and APAC. Read More
Ixigo revenue up 13% as hotel business gains momentum
News / Finance
Ixigo revenue up 13% as hotel business gains momentum
By Cathy Walsh | October 19, 2026
Hotels led segment growth, with GTV increasing 159% year over year and hotel revenue growing 528%. Read More
PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Agoda, FCM Travel, HomeToGo and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Agoda, FCM Travel, HomeToGo and more...
By PhocusWire | October 16, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Tracking travel startup funding rounds and acquisitions in Q3
News / Finance
Tracking travel startup funding rounds and acquisitions in Q3
By Linda Fox | October 16, 2026
Travel startup funding rounds were elusive in Q3, while acquisitions were more abundant. Read More
Booking Holdings launches Vayo AI travel agent, plans $100M investment
News / Startups
Booking Holdings launches Vayo AI travel agent, plans $100M investment
By Abby Crotty | October 14, 2026
Vayo organizes travel bookings from users’ inboxes and monitors trips for savings and disruptions, including reservations made outside Booking Holdings’ brands. Read More
Hotel adoption of general-purpose AI tools outpaces specialized solutions
News / Technology
Hotel adoption of general-purpose AI tools outpaces specialized solutions
By Cathy Walsh | October 14, 2026
A Destination AI survey of hotel leaders explores how hoteliers are using AI, where they are seeing results and the challenges of measuring returns. Read More
Flae Robotics secures €1M to bring AI hospitality agent to more hotels
News / Technology
Flae Robotics secures €1M to bring AI hospitality agent to more hotels
By Linda Fox | October 13, 2026
Flae expanded into Germany and Austria earlier this year following its launch in the U.K. in September 2025. Read More
Startup Stage: TravelSnap.AI turns guest video reviews into booking opportunities
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: TravelSnap.AI turns guest video reviews into booking opportunities
By Cathy Walsh | October 12, 2026
 The platform uses AI to collect, translate and publish guest video reviews to help travel businesses increase their visibility in AI search and drive bookings.  Read More
PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Hilton, Mews, PriceLabs and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Hilton, Mews, PriceLabs and more...
By PhocusWire | October 9, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
PhocusWire article withdrawn following editorial review
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PhocusWire article withdrawn following editorial review
By Matthew Parsons | October 9, 2026
Article withdrawn following editorial review. Read More
Duetto acquires FLYR Hospitality to boost AI capabilities
News / Technology
Duetto acquires FLYR Hospitality to boost AI capabilities
By Linda Fox | October 8, 2026
The acquisition adds FLYR Hospitality’s AI-driven revenue strategy platform to Duetto’s revenue and profit operating system. Read More
BA-parent IAG applies a 3-question test for AI automation
News / Technology
BA-parent IAG applies a 3-question test for AI automation
By Linda Fox | October 8, 2026
IAG has a federal approach to AI but with risk committees at each airline and a 10-point AI policy in place. Read More